Bahrain-US ties bolstered
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Bahrain and the US have established strategic ties, including matters related to military and defence, and they are committed to further bolstering long-standing cooperation in various fields. This came as His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace yesterday the US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd J. Austin III, on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, also received Austin and an accompanying delegation at Riffa Palace. They reviewed deep-rooted historical relations and strategic cooperation between the two friendly countries.
HM the King expressed appreciation of the Bahrain-US relations which are based on mutual confidence and respect and common keenness to bolster bilateral cooperation. He commended historical ties binding the two countries for over 120 years, stressing the Kingdom’s keenness to continue providing humanitarian relief aid to Afghanistan and its people.
HM the King lauded the role of the American community in Bahrain, praising the active role of the US administration, in cooperation with allied countries, to ensure regional security and stability and preserve global peace.
He also discussed with the US Secretary of Defence regional and international developments and issues of common interest.
Relief, evacuation efforts
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister stressed the importance of furthering military coordination and defence cooperation. HRH Prince Salman highlighted the US’s role, alongside international partners, in safeguarding regional security and stability.
His Royal Highness acknowledged the Kingdom’s role in international relief and evacuation efforts from Afghanistan to the US. A joint operation symbolic of Bahrain’s well-established strategic partnership with the US. His Royal Highness acknowledged the role played by the Kingdom’s American community in furthering Bahrain’s development.
Thanks and respect
The US Defence Secretary conveyed to HM the King thanks and respect of US President Joe Biden for the key role played by Bahrain in the relief and evacuation efforts of the US citizens and Afghan civilians. He also conveyed Biden’s appreciation of strong relations of friendship and cooperation between both countries. HM the King asked the US Secretary of Defence to convey his greetings to the US President. Austin commended Bahrain’s hosting of the 5th fleet, which is part of bilateral military cooperation and reflects deep-rooted historical relations of friendship and distinguished partnership between both countries.
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